Jerry Nadler Biography
The New York-born attorney and politician, Jerry Nadler is a serving as the U.S. Representative from New York’s 10th congressional district. Currently, he is in his 14th term in congress, Nadler has served since 1992. Nadler is a member of the Democratic Party.
From 1992 to 1993, the district numbered as the 17th District and as the 8th District from 1993 to 2013, includes the west side of Manhattan from the Upper West Side down to Battery Park, including the World Trade Center.
The District also includes the Manhattan neighborhoods of Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen and Greenwich Village, and also parts of Brooklyn such as Coney Island, Borough Park, Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge. It includes many of New York City’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Stock Exchange and Central Park.
Jerry Nadler Education
Nadler graduated in 1965 from Stuyvesant High School. He graduated from Columbia University, with a B.A. degree wherein 1969, he became a brother of Alpha Epsilon Pi. He received his J.D. degree from the part-time evening program of Fordham University School of Law while serving in the New York State Assembly in 1978.
Jerry Nadler Ethnicity
Nadler is from a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, the son of Miriam (Schreiber) and Emanuel “Max” Nadler.
Jerry Nadler Age
When it comes to his age, Jerry was born on June 13, 1947, in New York City, New York, the U.S. His birth name is Jerrold Lewis Nadler. He is 72 years old as of 2019.
Jerry Nadler Wife
Nadler is married to his wife Joyce Miller. Joyce is an adjunct professor at Columbia University where she teaches International and Public Affairs. Miller is also the CEO/President of Tier One Public Strategies, according to her LinkedIn.
Children
The happy couple is blessed with one son.
Jerry Nadler Body Measurements
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- Hair Colour: Blonde.
Jerry Nadler Salary
He earns a salary of $1,302,039 as the Representative from New York’s 10th congressional district.
Jerry Nadler Net Worth
In 2016 Nadler’s net worth actually fell in the negative range (this is the most recent year available on Open Secrets.) His assets ranged from $3,000 to $45,000 and included accounts with Chase Bank, HSBC Bank, and the Congressional Federal Credit Union.
His liabilities, meanwhile, ranged from $110,000 to $265,000. So even with the lowest range on his liabilities and the highest range on his assets, he still would have come out in the negative in 2016. His career as a politician and attorney are the primary source of his income. As of 2019, Jerry’s estimated net worth is currently under review.
Jerry Nadler Weight Loss
Nadler had laparoscopic duodenal switch surgery in 2002 and 2003, which helped him lose more than 100 pounds. He said at the time he was having the surgery because he wanted to live to see his grandchildren.
Jerry Nadler New York Assembly
Nadler was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 1992, sitting in the 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, and 189th New York State Legislatures. In 1985, Nadler ran for Manhattan Borough President Nadler lost the Democratic primary to David Dinkins. In the general election, Nadler ran as the New York Liberal Party nominee and was again defeated by Dinkins.
Nadler ran for New York City Comptroller in 1989. In the Democratic primary, Nadler lost to Kings County D.A. Elizabeth Holtzman. He founded and chaired the Assembly Subcommittee on Mass Transit and Rail Freight.
Jerry Nadler Elections
Ted Weiss was expected to run for re-election in the 8th District in 1992, which had been renumbered from the 17th after the 1990 U.S. Census. However, one day before the primary election Weiss died and Nadler was nominated for his replacement. Nadler ran in two elections on Election Day – a special election to serve the rest of Weiss’s term and a regular election for a full two-year term.
Nadler won both handily and has been re-elected 12 times with no substantive opposition, never dropping below 75 percent of the vote in one of the most Democratic districts in the country. After the 2010 census, the district was renumbered as the 10th District. Over a century now, a Republican has not represented this district or its predecessors.
Jerry Nadler Tenure
Nadler is a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure committees and the chair of the United States House Committee on the Judiciary. Regardless of earlier efforts to bring impeachment charges against George W. Bush and more recent requests from fellow representatives, Jerry Nadler did not carry out hearings on impeachments for both Bush and Dick Cheney, stating in 2007 that doing so would be pointless and would distract from the presidential election.
During an interview in Washington Journal on July 15, 2008, Nadler reiterated the timing defense while stating that Bush had committed offenses worth impeachment, but that nothing could be done because the system is “overly political”.
Ten days later after the submission of Articles of Impeachment by Representative Dennis Kucinich, the full House Judiciary Committee held hearings covered solely by C-SPAN regarding the process. Bruce Fein, a top Ronald Reagan Justice Department official, was among those testifying for impeachment.
On a similar note, referring to hypothetical impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump that would begin in the newly elected Democrat-controlled House, Nadler suggested a “three-pronged test” that “would make for a legitimate impeachment proceeding”.
Such a test would include “that the offenses in question must be so grave” and “the evidence so clear”, that “even some supporters of the president, Trump would concede that the impeachment is necessary”. Nadler added that “If determined that the president committed offenses worth impeachment, lawmakers must consider if such an offense would “rise to the gravity where it’s worth putting the country through the trauma of an impeachment proceeding.”
During an interview in December 2008, Nadler said that he was interested in the United States Senate seat that Hillary Clinton was planning to resign to become United States Secretary of State in the Obama administration. Nadler cited his opposition to the war in Iraq, the PATRIOT Act and the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005 as among his principal qualifications.
In December 2008, Nadler urged the Attorney General to appoint an independent counsel to investigate Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, and other top Bush officials for violating the law on torturing prisoners in US custody. Nadler called the new GOP majority’s plan in January 2011 to read the Constitution on the House floor “ritualistic” and complained that it treated the Constitution like “a sacred text” for “propaganda” purposes.
Jerry Nadler Committee Assignments
Committee on the Judiciary (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Jerry Nadler Caucus Memberships
- Congressional Arts Caucus
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Jerry Nadler Political positions
Surveillance
After the passage of the surveillance-reform compromise bill, the FISA Amendments Act of 2008, Nadler was unhappy about it saying that the bill “abandons the Constitution’s protections and insulates lawless behavior from legal scrutiny”.
Income taxes
Nadler compared Obama’s acceptance of Republican demands to extend Bush-era tax cuts at the highest income levels to someone being roughed-up by the mob, claiming that the Republicans would only allow the middle-class tax cut if millionaires and billionaires receive a long-term tax cut as well.
Nadler has made a proposal to change the income tax brackets to reflect different regions and their costs of living, which would have lowered the tax rate for New Yorkers. He has also opposed giving tax breaks to high-income earners, saying that the country cannot afford it.
Abortion
Nadler also vowed to re-introduce the Freedom of Choice Act during the Obama administration. Nadler has a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America.
Same-sex marriage
Nadler, along with two other representatives, introduced the Respect for Marriage Act on September 15, 2009.
Occupy Wall Street
Nadler sent a letter to Eric H. Holder Jr. the Attorney General requesting that Holder investigate whether the police monitoring the Occupy protests had deprived the protestors’ Constitutional rights. According to reports, the New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg had “ridiculed” Nadler’s call for an investigation into police conduct. The Mayor suggested he would be able to make the streets safer by getting money for homeland security instead.
Immigration
In March 2019, as the House debated President Trump’s veto of a measure unwinding his declaration of a national emergency at the southern border, Nadler stated, “I’m convinced that the president’s actions are unlawful and deeply irresponsible. A core foundation of our system of government and of democracies across the world going back hundreds of years is that the executive cannot unilaterally spend taxpayer money without the legislature’s consent.”
Iran
Nadler voted in 2015 to support an agreement to lift economic sanctions against Iran in exchange for Iran’s compliance with the terms of the agreement which called for substantial dismantling and scaling back of their nuclear program.
Voting record
Jerry Nadler has a liberal voting record in the House. During the impeachment of Bill Clinton, Nadler gained national prominence when he described the process as a “partisan railroad job.” Nadler’s Medicare proposal includes a section that provides for a consortium of the organization to study Ground Zero illness. As per the National Journal, Nadler is one of seven members of the House of Representatives who tie for most liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jerry Nadler
Who is Jerry Nadler?
Jerry Nadler is a well-known attorney and politician, serving as the U.S. Representative from New York’s 10th congressional district.
How old is Jerry Nadler?
Nadler is 72 years old as of 2019, born on June 13, 1947.
How tall is Nadler?
The famous politician stands at a height that is currently under review.
Is Nadler married?
Nadler is married to his wife Joyce Miller and the couple is blessed with one son.
How much is Nadler worth?
As of 2019, Jerry’s estimated net worth is currently under review.
How much does Nadler make?
He earns a salary of $1,302,039 as the Representative from New York’s 10th congressional district.
Where does Nadler live?
Jerry lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Is Nadler dead or alive?
Nadler is still alive and in good health. On May 24, 2019, Jerry appeared to be fainting during a news conference with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Appreciate everyone’s concern,” the congressman tweeted. “Was very warm in the room this morning, was obviously dehydrated and felt a bit ill.” He was brought by ambulance early that afternoon to an area hospital for medical attention.
What happened to Jerry Nadler?
January 16, 2020, Rep. Nadler Applauds Virginia’s Historic Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Vote.
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